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outcome Synonyms

Another word for outcome

Choosing another word for outcome depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The final result, consequence, or way a situation, process, or event turns out.

Usage Example

"The researchers are still waiting to see the final result of the clinical trial."

Strongest
result
end result
consequence
Strong
upshot
conclusion
effect
aftermath
product
Weak
byproduct

• noun (Context 2)

In probability theory and statistics, a single possible result of a random experiment or trial.

Usage Example

"When rolling a standard six-sided die, there are six equally likely outcomes."

Strongest
result

Opposites of outcome

The opposite of outcome shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cause
origin
source
beginning
root
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Outcome. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/outcome
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